Hans Ebert, a record executive out of Hong Kong tweets, “Casey James will sign with Sony Nashville. Bill Leopold & The Collective looking at mngmnt.” and tweet #2, “Casey James’ signing will be announced in the next few days.”
Ebert has been following Casey’s career since Idol and has many connections in the business. I’d bet on this rumor being true.
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So You Think You Can Dance choreographer, Travis Wall just tweeted, “OMG I JUST HAD THE BEST MEETING WITH MTV! IM CHOREOGRAPHING THE VMAS”
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‘American Idol’ exclusive: Harry Connick Jr., Shania Twain, three others ‘highly unlikely’ as judges
The list of contenders competing for a spot on the American Idol season 10 judges’ panel continues to shrink. A source close to the talks tells EW that Harry Connick Jr., Shania Twain, Chris Isaak, Justin Timberlake, and Jessica Simpson — all of whom have been mentioned in the last two weeks as possible replacements for Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres — are now considered “highly unlikely” to get a full-time gig on Fox’s ratings behemoth.
If the J.Lo deal falls into place, said the source, there’s virtually no chance you’ll see a second woman sitting alongside her. What’s more, the insider added, “the panel really has to appeal to a wide berth — from your 10-year-old niece to your grandmother. I don’t think every person who’s been rumored for the position necessarily fits that bill.”
Read more at Entertainment Weekly
Geffen Coulda (Shoulda) Been ‘Idol’ Judge
EXCLUSIVE: Fox, Fremantle, and 19 Entertainment are locking in their American Idol judges with each passing day. But I’ve learned that the show really wanted but didn’t snag the best judge possible — David Geffen. My sources say that, about 4 months ago, Idol producer Simon Fuller of 19 Entertainment first approached the one time founder of both Asylum Records (Jackson Browne, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Linda Ronstadt) and Geffen Records (Donna Summer, John Lennon, Elton John, Cher, Aerosmith, Peter Gabriel, Guns N’ Roses, Lifehouse, Nirvana) and former principal of DreamWorks SKG. The two men met twice, and Fuller tried his best to talk Geffen into taking the judging gig left vacant by Simon Cowell. I hear the multibillionaire who rarely gives interviews or appears on television asked Fuller perplexed: “Why should I do this?”
Read more at Deadline Hollywood
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Reality TV convention planned for next year
Organizers of the expo said fans will be able to interact with contestants, judges, hosts and other reality TV personalities. The convention will also include autograph sessions, performances and an awards show. The event’s honorary advisory committee includes “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson and “The Biggest Loser” executive producer J.D. Roth.
More info at the Hollywood Reporter
Read more at the Associated Press
Source: Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Matt Giraud will play tonight at Celadon concert
GRAND RAPIDS — The Celadon Summer Concert Series is going to feel a little star power tonight.
A source close to the free concerts featuring local musicians says former “American Idol” Season 8 contestant Matt Giraud will be sitting in on a few songs at tonight’s concert featuring Sweet J guitarist Gabe Dutton.
More information at MLive
Adam Lambert’s Hit Song
Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert’s “Whataya Want From Me” reached #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Airplay Recurrents List this week. “Whataya Want From Me” is the second single off Adam’s debut album, For Your Entertainment. Currently, Adam is touring the United States on his “Glam Nation Tour, ” and Season 8’s Allison Iraheta and rocker Orianthi are touring with him. Click here to find out what venues they’re off to.
The American Idols have now accumulated 277 #1s to date, counting all national, domestic charts compiled by the Billboard Information Group.
Read more at American Idol.com
Rodney Ho interview with Aaron Kelly
Read more at AJC
Crystal Bowersox blazes her own path
So what kind of record does she want to make? Something in the vein of Ray LaMontagne or Melissa Etheridge?
“I don’t want it to be like anyone else’s, ” she said in a phone interview from Florida. “I take most of my inspiration from life —I want it to be my words.”
She was pegged as a bit of an old soul this season, and that doesn’t bother her.
“I listen to all sorts of music and check everything out, ” she said, “but what I love is kind of limited to what touches me and what moves me.”
Read more at Tulsa World.com
Video: Jordin Sparks Surprises Lucky Fan With At-Home Visit
Wondering if Jordin Sparks is giving up recording hit songs now that she’s starring in the Broadway musical In the Heights? Fear not! The singer isn’t giving up on her fans, and is now serving up a savory treat. The season six American Idol winner is starring in the first in a series of videos from Famous Footwear, where she’s suprising unsuspecting fans with a personal experience to make them feel, well, “Famous for a Day!” Hey, fame isn’t always a battlefield!
Watch the video at US
Maroulis to Play Final Performance in ROCK OF AGES 9/9, Taranto To Take Over 9/21
Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis will perform for the last time as “Drew” on Broadway Thursday, September 9 before headlining the First National Tour of the smash hit musical ROCK OF AGES, debuting in Chicago on September 21. Breakout star Joey Taranto to take over the role of “Drew” at Broadway’s Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).
Constantine will begin the National Tour of Rock of Ages on September 21 in Chicago.
Read More at Broadway World
Interview with country singer Bucky Covington, who will perform Monday at the Jackson County Fair
Country singer Bucky Covington will perform with Rodney Atkins at the Jackson County Fair at 8 p.m. Monday. Covington finished eighth on the fifth season of “American Idol.” In 2006, he signed a contract with Lyric Street Records.
The Jackson Citizen Patriot had an opportunity to ask Covington a few questions through a phone interview.
Read more at Mlive.com
Adam Shankman Hints at Directing Michael Jackson Episode of “Glee” [AUDIO]
With an air of mystery, Adam coyly stated, “Ok, what happened was we did an interview with the Hollywood Reporter together and he did, in fact, ask me to do a very special episode of the show, which I am going to do. I am totally psyched because it’s a big episode, it’s super emotional and it also has a lot of spectacle.”
Listen to the interview at RyanSeacrest.com
Adam Lambert Interview – Mix94.1 Las Vegas
Adam Lambert tells Mix 94.1 in Las Vegas that there might be an acoustic EP of FYE covers released in the next couple of months.
Plus, he mentions the E! film crew at the San Diego concert shooting for his E! True Hollywood Stories.
